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BMW M2 vs Cayman S Track Test by Pistonheads
Pistonheads takes the Porsche 718 Cayman S and BMW M2 to Blyton Park for a track shootout comparison.
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01-26-2017, 12:26 PM | #3 |
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Yeah, not sure many would question the outcome of a "track battle." I'd take the Cayman, too. But I'm glad that yet another reviewer seems to have arrived at the conclusion that the M2 is the ultimate daily. Four seats, trunk, tossable, not too brutal, and most importantly, FUN.
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01-26-2017, 12:34 PM | #4 |
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Never compared with the straight Cayman (non-S) which price-wise is still more expensive than an M2.
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01-26-2017, 12:39 PM | #5 |
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Same results as every other M2 vs 4 cyl Porsche test.
But a) Who spends £67k on a Cayman? b) Apples with oranges to quote another post (roll on Z5) |
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01-26-2017, 01:05 PM | #6 |
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because the M2 punches above (or in this case, below given the 400 lb. penalty) its weight class
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01-26-2017, 01:14 PM | #7 |
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I can't wrap my head around spending that much money for an engine that sounds like a Subaru tbh.... The NA engines will be missed.
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01-26-2017, 02:14 PM | #9 |
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The Z5 will be less of a track performer than the M2 . Will weigh the same or likely more than the m2 with less less power and a less sport oriented suspension lol .
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I couldn't fathom laying that kind of money for a 4cyl. But glad some people do, keeps the segment alive in the face of emmisions requirements.
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i would rather buy the previous generation Cayman GTS over this hideous 718 any day of the week, the dream is the GT4 but being realistic the only other car id choose over the M2 right now is the Cayman GTS
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I haven't ridden in one yet - I like some of the little things they changed over the 981 (LEDs, sharper nose, revised intakes) and not crazy about others (not sure about the placement of the model and whatnot on the rear, like the rounder headlight of the 981 better).
Can't deny how capable the 718S is - the thing is within 2 seconds of the GT4 on the Ring. With an inferior tire. The next GT4 will really need to widen that gap, performance-wise (this is a good thing ). Really like the M2, but the result isn't surprising....
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It's like saying.. I wouldn't date supermodel X because her breast bust size isn't over 36... " While.. the bigger the better.. the tighter the sweater is a fun saying.. it's not really words to live by. In the same token... I would think that a vehicle is also more than just any individual part... it is indeed the sum of all it's parts that make it a quality vehicle. The Porsche 914 or VW-Porsche 914 was a mid-engined, targa-topped two-seat roadster designed, manufactured and marketed collaboratively by Volkswagen and Porsche from 1969 to 1976.. I don't really see the Boxster/Cayman of today as being any different. Was a 6 cyl more desirable back then (and now).. Sure.... but deal breaker... no. Last edited by M3 Adjuster; 01-26-2017 at 07:51 PM.. |
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ugh,.. So tired of the 2 seater vs 2+2 comparisons based on price alone. The BMW Z4 (now dead) or the Z5 is the direct competitor for any Cayman... not the M2 Let's compare a 50K SUV with a 50K convertible.. and the conclusion turns out be . well.. the SUV is a better daily.. and the convertible is better for sunny days.. Yay thanks for doing a review to tell me what I already knew. |
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Everything about the 718S looks to be about near perfect for a driver's car with that one exception. Unfortunately, its a big one.
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Shocked, i say, shocked by the volume of intelligent comments on this thread... What happened to the internet....
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With that out there, what you are saying makes sense. For example I loved every second I drove the 4c. Still think about it when I'm alone at night. I would love to own 7 of them, one for each day of the week. Would I pay 80k for one? Not a chance. It doesn't "feel" like a 80k car, and to me no 4 cylinder car could ever. There's a reason why a v12 ferrari is far more expensive then v8 ones, and it has nothing to do with horsepower. But they are of course the pure "anti Intellectualization of cars" brand. Like I said, if you or anyone else is ok with a 4cyl at that price point, I'm all for it. Keeps the segment alive. I buy cars for how fun they are and how they "feel". Don't give a rats ass about what they can do on paper or how many competitor cars they can roast. Depending on how they "feel" and how fun they are they get assigned a price point. Some people do the same calculation based on percoeved brand prestige. Some people do it on 0-60 times. Some people do it based on what's newest. Some people do it based on the cars exterior design. Etc.
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